Sony FD TRINITRON KV-29LS40K: instruction

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4-103-269-51

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410326951

Trinitron Colour

Television

GB

Operating Instructions

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of

this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.

BG

Инструкции за използване

Преди да използвате телевизора, прочетете раздела

"Информация за безопасността" на това ръководство. Запазете

това ръководство за бъдещи справки.

CZ

Návod k použití

Před zapnutím televizoru si prosím pozorně přečtěte část

"Bezpečnostní upozornění" v tomto návodu. Návod si uschovejte i pro

budoucí potřebu.

HU

Kezelési utasítás

Mielőtt elkezdené használni a televíziót, kérjük, olvassa el a jelen

kézikönyv Biztonsági tudnivalók c. szakaszát. Őrizze meg a

kézikönyvet későbbi használatra.

PL

Instrukcja obsługi

Przed przystąpieniem do eksploatacji telewizora należy zapoznać się z

rozdziałem "Informacje dotyczšce bezpieczeństwa" w niniejszej

instrukcji. Prosimy o zachowanie niniejszej instrukcji do wglądu w

przyszłości.

RU

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Перед тем как включить телевизор, просим Вас ознакомиться с

разделом "Общие правила техники безопасности" настоящей

инструкции. Сохраняйте настоящую инструкцию на будущее.

KV-29LS40K

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Spain Printed in Spain

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron Colour Television.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

•Symbols used in this manual:

Informs you of possible hazards.

Shaded buttons on the remote control show you the

buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of

Important information.

the instructions.

Information on a feature.

Informs you of the result of instructions.

1,2.. Sequence of instructions.

Table of Contents

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Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................3

Safety Information.................................................................................................................................4

Overview

Overview of Remote Control Buttons....................................................................................................5

Overview of TV Buttons ........................................................................................................................6

Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ..........................................................................................6

Connecting the Aerial and VCR ............................................................................................................6

First Time Operation

Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning....................................................................................7

Menu System

Introducing and Using the Menu System ..............................................................................................9

Menu Guide:

Picture Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................9

Sound Adjustment ............................................................................................................................10

Sleep Timer ......................................................................................................................................11

Language/Country............................................................................................................................11

Auto Tuning ......................................................................................................................................11

Programme Sorting ..........................................................................................................................12

Programme Labels ...........................................................................................................................12

AV Preset .........................................................................................................................................12

Manual Programme Preset...............................................................................................................13

Noise Reduction ...............................................................................................................................14

AV2 Output.......................................................................................................................................14

RGB Centring ...................................................................................................................................15

Picture Rotation................................................................................................................................15

Teletext..............................................................................................................................................16

Additional Information

Connecting Optional Equipment ...........................................................................................................17

Using Optional Equipment ....................................................................................................................18

Specifications........................................................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................20

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Safety Information

This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC

For environmental and safety reasons, it

Never push objects of any kind into the

supply only. Take care not to connect too

is recommended that the TV set is not

set as this could result in a fire or electric

many appliances to the same power

left in standby mode when not in use.

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

socket as this could result in fire or

Disconnect from the mains. However,

the set. If any liquid or solid object does

electric shock.

some TVs may have features which

fall into the cabinet, do not operate the

require they are left in standby. The

TV. Have it checked immediately by

instructions in this manual will inform you

qualified personnel.

if this applies.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear

For your own safety, do not touch any

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

cover of the TV. Refer to qualified

part of the TV, power lead or aerial lead

expose the TV to rain or moisture.

service personnel only.

during lightning storms.

Do not cover the ventilation openings of

Never place the TV in hot, humid or

Do not place any objects on the TV. To

the TV For ventilation, leave a space of

excessively dusty places. Do not install

prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or

at least 10cm all around the set.

the TV where it may be exposed to

naked lights (eg candles) away from the

mechanical vibrations.

TV.

Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft,

Pull out the power lead by the plug. Do

Take care not to place heavy objects on

lightly dampened cloth. Do not use any

not pull on the power lead itself.

the power lead as this could result in

type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner,

damage. We recommend you wind any

scouring powder or solvent, such as

excess lead around the holders provided

alcohol or benzine, or antistatic spray.

on the rear of the TV.

As a safety precaution, unplug the TV

before cleaning it.

Place the TV on a secure stable stand.

Unplug the power lead before moving

Do not cover the ventilation openings of

Never attempt to move the TV and stand

the TV. Avoid uneven surfaces, quick

the TV with items such as curtains or

together -always move the TV and stand

steps or excessive force. If the set has

newspapers etc.

separately. Do not place the TV on its

been dropped or damaged, have it

side or face up. Do not allow children to

checked immediately by qualified

climb on to it.

service personnel.

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Safety Information

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Overview of Remote Control Buttons

1 To Temporarily Switch Off TV: Press to temporarily switch off TV

1

(standby indicator on TV lights up). Press again to switch on TV

from standby mode. To save energy we recommend switching off

completely when TV is not in use.

After 15 minutes without a signal and without any button being

pressed, the TV switches automatically into standby mode.

2

2 Selecting input source: Press repeatedly until the desired input

symbol of the source appears on the TV screen.

3

3 Selecting channels: Press to select channels. For double-digit

programme numbers, enter the second digit within 2.5 seconds.

4

qj

4 Press to watch the last channel selected (watched for at least 5

5

seconds).

qh

5 This button only works in Teletext mode.

6

qg

6 This button only works in Teletext mode.

7

qf

7 Selecting Teletext: Press to switch on teletext.

8

8 When MENU is switched on, use these buttons to operate the menu

system. For details refer to Introducing and Using the Menu System

qd

9

on page 9.

When MENU is switched off, press OK to show a channel overview.

Then press v or V to select the channel and then press again the OK

button to watch the selected channel.

qs

q;

9 Selecting Screen format: Press to view programmes in 16:9 mode.

Press again to return to 4:3 mode.

q; Selecting channels: Press to select the next or previous channel.

qa

qa Muting the Sound: Press to mute TV sound. Press again to restore

the sound.

qs Adjusting TV volume: Press to adjust the volume of the TV.

qd Displaying the menu system: Press to display the menu on the TV

screen. Press again to remove the menu display from the TV screen.

qf Selecting TV mode: Press to switch off teletext or video input.

qg Selecting Sound mode: Press repeatedly to change the sound

mode.

qh Selecting Picture mode: Press repeatedly to change the picture

mode.

qj Displaying on Screen information: Press to display all on-screen

indications. Press again to cancel.

Besides TV functions, all coloured buttons as well as green

symbols are also used for Teletext operation. For more details,

please refer to Teletext section of this instruction manual.

Overview

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Overview of TV Buttons

Programme

Up or Down

buttons

(Selects TV

channels)

Volume

control

buttons

Selecting

Press on the mark

Input

Auto Start

on the door flap to

source

Up button

reveal the control

panel

S-video

Input jack

Video Input jack

Audio

Input jacks

Standby

On/Off

Headphone jack

indicator

button

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities.

Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

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Connecting the Aerial and VCR

Connecting cables are not supplied.

or

VCR

OUT IN

For more details of VCR connection, please

refer to the section Connecting Optional

Equipment of this instruction manual.

Scart lead is optional

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Overview-Installation

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Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning

The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to: 1)

choose the language of the menu screen, 2) choose the country in which you wish to operate the TV, 3)

adjust the picture slant 4) search for and store all available channels (TV Broadcasts) and 5) change the

order in which the channels (TV Broadcasts) appear on the screen.

However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can do that by selecting the

appropriate option in the (Set Up menu) or by pressing the Auto Start Up Button on the TV set.

Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC,

1

50Hz)

Press the on/off button on the TV set to turn on the TV.

The first time you switch on the TV, a Language menu

appears automatically on the TV screen.

Press the v or V button on the remote control to select the

2

language, then press the OK button to confirm your

selection. From now on all the menus will appear in the

selected language.

The Country menu appears automatically on the TV screen.

3

Press the v or V

button to select the country in which you will

operate the TV set, then press the OK button to confirm your

selection.

If the country in which you want to use the TV set does

not appear in the list, select - instead of a country.~

In order to avoid wrong teletext characters for Cyrillic

languages we recommend you select Russia as the

country if your own country does not appear in the list.

Because of the earths magnetism, the picture might slant.

4

The Picture Rotation menu allows you to correct the picture

slant if it is necessary.

a) If it is not necessary, press the v or V button to select Not

necessary and press OK.

b) If it is necessary, press the v or V button to select Adjust

now, then press OK and correct any slant of the picture

between 5 and +5 by pressing the v or V button. Finally

press OK to store.

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First Time Operation

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The Auto Tuning menu appears on the screen. Press the OK

5

button to select Yes.

Do you want to start

automatic tuning?

Ye s

No

OK

The TV starts to automatically search and store all available

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broadcast channels for you.

Auto Tuning

Programme:

01

System:

B/G

This procedure could take some minutes. Please be

Channel:

C21

patient and do not press any buttons, otherwise the

automatic tuning will not be completed.

Searching...

If no channels were found during the auto tuning

No channel found

process then a new menu appears automatically on the

Please connect aerial

screen asking you to connect the aerial. Please

Confirm

connect the aerial (see page 6) and press OK. The auto

tuning process starts again.

OK

After all available channels are captured and stored,

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Programme Sorting

the Programme Sorting menu appears automatically

on the screen enabling you to change the order in

Programme:

01 TVE

which the channels appear on the screen.

02 TVE2

03 TV3

a) If you wish to keep the broadcast channels in their tuned

04 C33

05 C27

order, go to step 8.

06 C58

Select channel:

OK

b) If you wish to store the channels in a different order:

Exit: MENU

1 Press the v or V button to select the programme

number that has the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish

to rearrange, then press the b

button.

Programme Sorting

Programme:

2 Press the v or V button to select the new programme

01 TVE

02 TVE2

number position for your selected channel (TV

03 TV3

Broadcast), then press B.

04 C33

05 C27

06 C58 05 C27

3 Repeat steps b)1 and b)2 if you wish to change the

Select new position:

OK

order of the other channels.

Exit:

MENU

Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the

8

MENU

screen.

Your TV is now ready for use.

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Introducing and Using the Menu System

Your TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on

the Remote control to operate the menu system:

Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on.

1

MENU

To highlight the desired menu or option, press v or V button.

2

To enter to the selected menu or option, press b.

To return to the last menu or option, press B

.

To alter the settings of your selected option, press v/V/B or b.

To confirm and store your selection, press the OK button.

Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.

3

MENU

Menu Guide

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Picture Adjustment

Picture Adjustment

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

Mode: Personal

Mode: Personal

The Picture Adjustment menu allows you to alter

Contrast

Contrast

Brightness

Brightness

the picture adjustments.

Colour

Colour

Sharpness

Sharpness

Hue

Hue

Reset

Reset

To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter

OK

OK

press b, then press repeatedly v/V/B or b to adjust it

and finally press OK to store the new adjustments.

This menu also allows you to customise the picture

mode based on the programme you are watching:

v Personal (for individual settings).

v Live (for live broadcast programmes, DVD and

Digital Set Top Box receivers).

v Movie (for films).

Brightness, Colour and Sharpness can only be altered if Personal mode is selected.

Hue is only available for NTSC colour signal (e.g: USA video tapes).

Select Reset and press the OK button to return the picture settings to their factory preset levels.

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Menu System

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

Mode: Personal

The Sound Adjustment menu allows you to alter the

Contrast

Brightness

sound adjustments.

Colour

Sharpness

Hue

Reset

To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter

OK

press b, then press repeatedly v/V/B or b to adjust it

and finally press OK to store the new adjustments.

Sound Adjustment

Sound Adjustment

Mode: Natural

Mode: Natural

Tr eb le

Tr eb le

Bass

Bass

Balance

Balance

Reset

Reset

Dual Sound: Mono

Dual Sound: Mono

Detail Adjustment

Detail Adjustment

OK

OK

This menu also contains two submenus as following:

Mode bvPersonal (for individual settings)

Rock

Pop

Jazz

Detail Adjustment bvDolby* Virtual: v Off: Normal.

v On: Simulates the sound effect of Dolby Pro Logic

surround.

v Auto volume: v Off: Volume level changes according to the broadcast

signal.

v On: Volume level of the channels will stay the same,

independent of the broadcast signal (e.g. in the case

of advertisements).

v TV Speakers: v Off: Sound from external amplifier connected to the

audio outputs on the rear of the TV set.

v On: Sound from the TV set.

Treble and Bass can only be altered if Personal mode is selected.

Select Reset and press OK to reset the sound to the factory preset levels.

In case of a bilingual broadcast select Dual Sound and set A for sound channel 1, B for sound channel 2 or

Mono for mono channel if available. For a stereo broadcast you can choose Stereo or Mono.

If you are listening to the TV through headphones Dolby Virtual option will automatically be switched to Off.

If you switch Dolby Virtual to On, the Auto Volume option will automatically be switched to Off and vice

versa.

* This TV has been designed to create the Dolby Surround sound effect by simulating the sound of four

speakers with two speakers, when the broadcast audio signal is Dolby Surround encoded. The sound

effect can also be improved by connecting a suitable external amplifier (for details refer to Connecting

to external audio Equipment on page 18).

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Menu System

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

SLEEP TIMER

Mode: Personal

The Sleep Timer option in the Timer menu allows

Contrast

Brightness

you to select a time period for the TV to switch itself

Colour

Sharpness

automatically into the standby mode.

Hue

Reset

OK

To do this: after selecting the option press b, then

press v or V to set the time period delay (max. of 4

hours) and finally press OK to store.

Timer

Timer

While watching the TV, you can press the

Sleep Timer: Off

Sleep Timer: Off

button on the remote control to display the time

remaining.

One minute before the TV switches it self into

OK

OK

standby mode, the time remaining is displayed on

the TV screen automatically.

Picture Adjustment

LANGUAGE / COUNTRY

Mode: Personal

The Language / Country option in the Set Up

Contrast

Brightness

menu allows you to select the language that the

Colour

Sharpness

menus are displayed in. It also allows you to select

Hue

Reset

the country in which you wish to operate the TV set.

OK

To do this: after selecting the option press b, and

then proceed in the same way as in the steps 2 and

3 of the section Switching On the TV and

Set Up

Set Up

Language/Country

Language/Country

Automatically Tuning.

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

Programme Sorting

Progamme Labels

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

AV Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

Detail Set Up

OK

OK

Picture Adjustment

AUTO TUNING

Mode: Personal

The Auto Tuning option in the Set Up menu allows

Contrast

Brightness

you to automatically search for and store all available

Colour

Sharpness

TV channels.

Hue

Reset

OK

To do this: after selecting the option press b, and

then proceed in the same way as in the steps 5 and

6 of the section Switching On the TV and

Automatically Tuning.

Set Up

Set Up

Language/Country

Language/Language

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

Programme Sorting

Progamme Labels

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

AV Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

Detail Set Up

OK

OK

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

PROGRAMME SORTING

Mode: Personal

The Programme Sorting option in the Set Up

Contrast

Brightness

menu allows you to change the order in which the

Colour

Sharpness

channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.

Hue

Reset

OK

To do this: after selecting the option press b, and

then proceed in the same way as in step 7b) of the

section Switching On the TV and Automatically

Tuning.

Set Up

Set Up

Language/Country

Language/Country

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

Programme Sorting

Progamme Labels

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

AV Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

Detail Set Up

OK

OK

Picture Adjustment

PROGRAMME LABELS

Mode: Personal

The Programme Labels option in the Set Up menu

Contrast

Brightness

allows you to name a channel using up to five

Colour

Sharpness

characters (letters or numbers).

Hue

Reset

OK

To do this:

1 After selecting the option, press b, then press v or

V to select the programme number with the

channel that you wish to name.

Set Up

Set Up

Language/Country

Language/Country

2 Press b. With the first element of the Label column

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

Programme Sorting

highlighted, press v or V to select a letter or

Progamme Labels

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

AV Preset

number (select - for a blank), then press b to

Manual Programme Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

Detail Set Up

confirm this character. Select the other four

OK

OK

characters in the same way. Finally press OK to

store.

Picture Adjustment

AV PRESET

Mode: Personal

The AV Preset option in the Set Up menu allows

Contrast

Brightness

you to designate a name to the external equipment

Colour

Sharpness

you have connected to the sockets of this TV.

Hue

Reset

OK

To do this:

1 After selecting the option, press b, then press v or

V to select the input source that you wish to name

(AV1 and AV2 are for the rear Scarts and AV3 for

Set Up

Set Up

Language/Country

Language/Country

side connectors). Then press b.

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

Programme Sorting

2 In the label column automatically appears a label:

Progamme Labels

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

AV Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

Detail Set Up

a) If you want to use one of the 6 predefined labels

OK

OK

(CABLE, GAME, CAM, DVD, VIDEO or SAT),

press v or V to select the desired label and

finally press OK to store.

b) If you want to set a different label, select Edit

and press b. Then with the first element

highlighted, press v or V to select a letter,

number or - for a blank, then press b to confirm

this character. Select the other four characters

in the same way and finally press OK to store.

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET

Mode: Personal

The Manual Programme Preset option in the Set

Contrast

Brightness

Up menu allows you to:

Colour

Sharpness

Hue

Reset

a) Preset channels or the VCR channel one by one to

OK

the programme order of your choice. To do this:

1 After selecting the Manual Programme Preset

option, press b then with Programme option

Set Up

Set Up

Language/Country

LanguageCountry

highlighted press b. Press v or V to select on

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

Programme Sorting

which programme number you want to preset the

Progamme Labels

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

AV Preset

channel (for VCR, select programme number 0).

Manual Programme Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

Detail Set Up

Then press B.

OK

OK

2 The following option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the Language /

Country menu.

After selecting the System option, press b. Then press v or V to select the TV Broadcast system (B/G for

western European countries or D/K for eastern European countries). Then press B.

3 After selecting the Channel option, press b. Then press v or V to select the channel tuning (C for terrestrial

channel or S for cable channels). Next press b. After that, press the number buttons to enter directly the

channel number of the TV broadcast or the channel of the VCR signal. If you do not know the channel

number, press v or V to search for it. When you tune the desired channel, press OK twice to store.

Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channels.

b) Label a channel using up to five characters.

To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the programme number

with the channel you wish to name. When the programme you want to name appears on the screen, select

the Label option and press b. Next press v or V to select a letter, number or - for a blank. Press b to confirm

this character. Select the other four characters in the same way. After selecting all the characters, press OK

twice to store.

c) Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) will give the best possible picture, however you can manually fine

tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception in case the picture is distorted.

To do this: while watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, select the AFT option and press

b. Next press v or V to adjust the fine tuning between -15 and +15. Finally press OK twice to store.

d) Skip any unwanted programme numbers when they are selected with the PROG +/- buttons.

To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the programme number

you want to skip. When the programme you want to skip appears on the screen, select the Skip option and

press b. Next press v

or V to select Yes. Finally press OK twice to confirm and store.

To cancel this function afterwards, select No instead of Yes in the step above.

e) This option allows you to view and record scrambled channels when using a decoder connected to the Scart

2/ directly or through a VCR.

S

This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the Language/Country

menu.

To do this: select the Decoder option and press b. Next press v or V to select On. Finally press OK twice

to confirm and store.

To cancel this function afterwards, select Off instead of On in the step above.

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

NOISE REDUCTION

Mode: Personal

The Noise Reduction option in the Detail Set Up

Contrast

Brightness

menu allows you to automatically reduce the picture

Colour

Sharpness

noise visible in the broadcast signal.

Hue

Reset

OK

To do this: after selecting the option, press b. Then

press v or V to select Auto. Finally press OK to

confirm and store.

Set Up

Detail Set Up

Language/Country

Noise Reduction:

Auto

To cancel this function afterwards, select Off

Auto Tuning

AV2 Output:

TV

RGB Centring:

Programme Sorting

0

instead of Auto in the step above.

Picture Rotation:

0

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

OK

OK

Picture Adjustment

AV2 OUTPUT

Mode: Personal

The AV2 Output option in the Detail Set Up menu

Contrast

Brightness

allows you to select the source to be output from the

Colour

Sharpness

Scart connector 2/ . You can record from this

S

Hue

Reset

Scart any signal coming from the TV or from external

OK

equipment connected to the Scart connectors

1/ or side connectors 3 and 3.

If your VCR supports Smartlink, this procedure

Set Up

Detail Set Up

Language/Country

Noise Reduction:

Auto

is not necessary.

Auto Tuning

AV2 Output:

TV

RGB Centring:

Programme Sorting

0

Picture Rotation:

0

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

To do this: after selecting the option, press b. Then

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

press v or V to select the desired output signal: TV,

OK

OK

AV1, AV3, YC3 or AUTO.

If you select AUTO, the output signal will

always be the same one that is displayed on the

screen.

If you have connected a decoder to the Scart

2/ or to a VCR connected to this Scart,

S

please remember to change back the AV2

Output to AUTO or TV for correct

unscrambling.

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

RGB CENTRING

Mode: Personal

When connecting an RGB source, such as a

Contrast

Brightness

PlayStation, you may need to readjust the

Colour

Sharpness

horizontal position of the picture. If this is the case,

Hue

Reset

you can readjust it through the RGB Centring option

OK

in the Detail Set Up.

To do this: while watching an RGB source select the

RGB Centring option and press b. Then press v or

Set Up

Detail Set Up

Language/Country

Noise Reduction:

Auto

V to adjust the centre of the picture between 10 and

Auto Tuning

AV2 Output:

TV

RGB Centring:

0

Programme Sorting

+10. Finally press OK to confirm and store.

Picture Rotation:

0

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

OK

OK

Picture Adjustment

PICTURE ROTATION

Mode: Personal

Because of the earths magnetism, the picture might

Contrast

Brightness

slant. If this is the case, you can correct the pictures

Colour

Sharpness

slant by using the Picture Rotation option in the

Hue

Reset

Detail Set Up menu.

OK

To do this: after selecting the option, press b. Then

press v or V to correct any slant of the picture

between -5 and +5 and finally press OK to store.

Set Up

Detail Set Up

Language/Country

Noise Reduction:

Auto

Auto Tuning

AV2 Output:

TV

RGB Centring:

0

Programme Sorting

Picture Rotation:

0

Progamme Labels

AV Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

OK

OK

Menu System

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Teletext

Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service

(usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote

control buttons as indicated below.

Make sure that you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a strong signal, otherwise teletext errors may occur.

To switch on Teletext:

After selecting the TV channel which carries the teletext service you wish to view,

TELETEXT

TELETEXT

TELETEXT

TELETEXT

TELETEXT

TELETEXT

TELETEXT

TELETEXT

press .

Index

Index

Index

Index

Index

Index

Index

Index

Programme

Programme

Programme

Programme

Programme

Programme

Programme

Programme

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

To select a Teletext page:

News

News

News

News

News

News

News

News

153

153

153

153

153

153

153

153

Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.

Sport

Sport

Sport

Sport

Sport

Sport

Sport

Sport

101

101

101

101

101

101

101

101

If you make a mistake, retype the correct page number.

Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

98

98

98

98

98

98

98

98

If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because the page is not

available. If this is the case, input another page number.

To access the next or preceding page:

Press PROG + () or PROG - ().

To superimpose teletext on to the TV:

Whilst you are viewing teletext, press . Press it again to cancel teletext mode.

To freeze a teletext page:

Press / . Press it again to cancel the freeze.

To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):

Press / . Press it again to conceal the information.

To Switch Off Teletext:

Press .

Fastext

Fastext service lets you access Teletext pages with one button push.

When you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at the bottom of

the teletext page. Press the appropriate coloured button (red, green, yellow or blue) to access the page

corresponding to your menu choice.

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Connecting Optional Equipment

Using the following instructions you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV set.

(Connecting cables are not supplied).

F

S-VHS/Hi8

DVC

8mm/Hi8/

Camcorder

DVC

Camcorder

VCR

A

Decoder

DE

DVD

B

C

DVD

Hi-Fi

1

2

PlayStation*

* “PlayStation” is a product of Sony

Computer Entertainment, Inc.

* “PlayStation is a trademark of

Decoder

Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.

When you connect the headphones, the

TV speakers will automatically be muted.

To avoid picture distortion, do not connect external equipment to connectors A and B at the same time.

Connecting a VCR:

To connect a VCR, please refer to the section Connecting the aerial and VCR of this instruction manual. We

recommend you connect your VCR using a scart lead. If you do not have a scart lead, tune in the VCR test signal

to the TV programme number 0 by using the Manual Programme Preset option. (for details of how to manually

programme these presets, see page 13, step a).

Refer to your VCR instruction manual to find out how to find the output channel of your VCR.

Connecting a VCR that supports Smartlink:

Smartlink is a direct link between the TV set and the VCR. For more information on Smartlink, please refer to the

instruction manual of your VCR.If you use a VCR that supports Smartlink, please connect the VCR to the TV using

a Scart lead to the Scart 2/ F.

S

S

If you have connected a decoder to the Scart 2/ or through a

VCR connected to this Scart:

Select the Manual Programme Preset option in the Set Up menu and after entering the Decoder** option,

select On (by using v or V

). Repeat this option for each scrambled signal.

**This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the Language/Country menu.

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Connecting to external Audio Equipment:

Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the audio output sockets E if you wish to amplify the audio output from TV. Next,

using the menu system, select the Sound Adjustment menu. Enter the Detail Set Up option and set TV

Speakers to Off.

Audio level of the external speakers can be modified by pressing the volume buttons on the remote control.

Also treble and bass settings can be modified through the Sound Adjustment menu.

Left Hi-Fi

Right Hi-Fi

To enjoy Dolby Virtual sound effect through your Hi-Fi

Speaker

Speaker

equipment:

Place the speakers of your equipment in front of your listening

position and beside the TV set but keeping a distance of 50 cm

between each speaker and the TV set.

Then by using the menu system, select the menu Sound

Adjustment. Next select Detail Adjustment and set Dolby

Virtual to On.

~50º

Your sitting position

Using Optional Equipment

1 Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket, as indicated in the previous page.

2 Switch on the connected equipment.

3 To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press the button repeatedly until the correct input

symbol appears on the screen.

Symbol Input Signals

1 Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector D

RGB input signal through the Scart connector D. This symbol appears only if an RGB source

has been connected.

2 Audio/video input signal through the Scart connector F.

S

2 S Video Input signal through the Scart connector F. This symbol appears only if an S Video

source has been connected.

3 Video input signal through the phono socket B and Audio input signal through C.

S

3 S Video Input signal through the front S Video input jack A and Audio signal through C.

This symbol appears only if an S Video source has been connected.

4 Press button on the remote control to return to the normal TV picture.

For Mono Equipment

Connect the phono plug to the L/G/S/I socket on the front of the TV and select 3 or 3 input signal using

S

the instructions above. Finally, refer to the Sound Adjustment section of this manual and select Dual Sound

A on the sound menu screen.

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Specifications

TV system:

Sound Output:

Depending on your country selection:

2 x 14 W (music power)

B/G/H. D/K

2 x 7 W (RMS)

Colour system:

Power Consumption:

PAL, SECAM

94 W

NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Standby Power Consumption:

Channel Coverage:

0.5 W

VHF: E2-E12

UHF: E21-E69

Dimensions (w x h x d):

CATV: S1-S20

Approx. 771 x 592 x 553 mm.

HYPER: S21-S41

D/K R1-R12, R21-R69

Weight:

Approx. 49 Kg.

Picture Tube:

Flat Display FD Trinitron:

Accessories supplied:

29 (approx. 73 cm. measured diagonally)

1 Remote Control (RM-947)

2 Batteries (IEC designated, AA/R6 size)

Rear Terminals

1/ 21-pin scart connector (CENELEC

Other features:

standard) including audio/video input,

Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext

RGB input, TV audio/video output.

Sleep Timer

Smartlink (direct link between your TV set and a

2/ 21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC

S

compatible VCR. For more information on Smartlink,

(SMARTLINK)standard) including audio / video input, S

please refer to the Instruction Manual of your VCR).

video input, selectable audio / video output

Dolby Virtual.

and Smartlink interface.

Audio outputs (Left/Right) - phono jacks

Side Terminals

S

3 S Video input 4 pin DIN

3 video input phono jack

3 audio input phono jacks

headphones jack

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

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Troubleshooting

Here are some simple solutions to the problems which may affect the picture and sound.

Problem Solution

No picture (screen is dark), no sound. Check the aerial connection.

Plug the TV in and press the button on the front

of TV.

If the standby indicator is on, press button

on the remote control.

Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound. Using the menu system, select the Picture

Adjustment menu and select Reset to return to the

factory settings.

No picture or no menu information from equipment

Check that the optional equipment is on and press

connected to the Scart connector.

the button repeatedly on the remote control until

the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

Good picture, no sound. Press the button on the remote control.

Check that TV Speakers is On on the Sound

Adjustment menu.

Check that headphones are not connected.

No colour on colour programmes. Using the menu system, select the Picture

Adjustment menu and select Reset to return to

factory settings.

Distorted picture when changing programmes or

Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart

selecting teletext.

connector on the rear of the TV.

Wrong characters appear when viewing teletext. Using the menu system, enter to the Language/

Country menu and select the country in which you

operate the TV. For Cyrillic languages, we

recommend to select Russia country in the case that

your own country does not appear in the list.

Picture slanted. Using the menu system, select the Picture

Rotation option in the Detail Set Up menu to

correct the slant.

Noisy picture when viewing a TV channel. Using the menu system, select the Manual

Programme Preset menu and adjust Fine Tuning

(AFT) to obtain better picture reception.

Using the menu system, select the Noise

Reduction option in the Detail Set Up menu and

select Auto to reduce the noise in the picture.

No unscrambling or unstable picture whilst viewing a

Using the menu system, select the Set Up menu.

scrambling channel with a decoder connected through

Then enter to the Detail Set Up option and set

the Scart connector 2/ .

S

AV2 Output to TV.

Remote control does not function. Replace the batteries.

The standby indicator on the TV flashes. Contact your nearest Sony service centre.

In case of problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel. Never opening the casing yourself.

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